HADLEY - Police are asking for help from the public in finding a man who has been missing since last Thursday.

Tsering Choephel was last seen by his family Thursday morning.

The vehicle that Mr. Choephel was driving was located at the Hampton Inn and it is believed that he walked away from his vehicle, never checking into the hotel.

Surveillance shows the vehicle being parked at about 10:20 p.m. Thursday, according to police.

Choephel, 46, a native of Tibet, is five feet three inches and weighs about 150 pounds. He has black hair and eyes.

Anyone who may have seen anything on Thursday night or who may know the whereabouts of Choephel is asked to contact the Hadley Police Department, 584-0883.

Family and friends from all over the Pioneer Valley, meanwhile, are searching along the Connecticut River looking for him.

Mismar Tsamchoe, who was out with two other women Tuesday walking along Aqua Vitae Road, said the Tibetan community is not very large and is close.

She said what troubles her is that Choephel left everything in the car, including his wallet.
Choephel worked at Whole Foods and has lived in town for several years with his family, said family member Pasang Norbu of Amherst.

Tsamchoe said they will continue searching until they find him.

She said they could use help from anyone willing to help. Anyone willing to help in the search is asked to call Tsering Dolma of Amherst at 413- 626-1843.